“The Shift” A movie being made by a movement September 25, 2008

time is running out we are about to be screwed…some more! September 25, 2008

 

I personally think if everyone in Washington would agree to a 50% pay cut it would cover the bail out!

 

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Dear Friends,
Whenever a Great Bipartisan Consensus is announced, and a compliant
media assures everyone that the wondrous actions of our wise leaders
are being taken for our own good, you can know with absolute certainty
that disaster is about to strike.
The events of the past week are no exception.

The bailout package that is about to be rammed down Congress’ throat is
not just economically foolish. It is downright sinister. It makes a
mockery of our Constitution, which our leaders should never again
bother pretending is still in effect. It promises the American people
a never-ending nightmare of ever-greater debt liabilities they will
have to shoulder. Two weeks ago, financial analyst Jim Rogers said the
bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made America more communist than
China! “This is welfare for the rich,” he said. “This is socialism for
the rich. It’s bailing out the financiers, the banks, the Wall
Streeters.”
That describes the current bailout package to a T. And we’re being
told it’s unavoidable.

The claim that the market caused all this is so staggeringly foolish
that only politicians and the media could pretend to believe it. But
that has become the conventional wisdom, wit
h the desired result that
those responsible for the credit bubble and its predictable
consequences – predictable, that is, to those who understand sound,
Austrian economics – are being let off the hook. The Federal Reserve
System is actually positioning itself as the savior, rather than the
culprit, in this mess!
• The Treasury Secretary is authorized to purchase up to $700
billion in mortgage-related assets at any one time. That means $700
billion is only the very beginning of what will hit us.

• Financial institutions are “designated as financial agents of the
Government.” This is the New Deal to end all New Deals.
• Then there’s this: “Decisions by the Secretary pursuant to the
authority of this Act are non-reviewable and committed to agency
discretion, and may not be reviewed by any court of law or any
administrative agency.” Translation: the Secretary can buy up whatever
junk debt he wants to, burden the American people with it, and be
subject to no one in the process.
There goes your country.
Even some so-called free-market economists are calling all this “sadly
necessary.” Sad, yes. Necessary? Don’t make me laugh.

Our one-party system is complicit in yet another crime against the
American people. The two major party candidates for president
themselves initially indicated their strong support for bailouts of
this kind -
 another example of the big choice we’re supposedly
presented with this November: yes or yes. Now, with a backlash
brewing, they’re not quite sure what their views are. A sad display,
really.

Although the present bailout package is almost certainly not the end of
the political atrocities we’ll witness in connection with the crisis,
time is short. Congress may vote as soon as tomorrow. With a
Rasmussen poll finding support for the bailout at an anemic seven
percent, some members of Congress are afraid to vote for it. Call
them! Let them hear from you! Tell them you will never vote for
anyone who supports this atrocity.
The issue boils down to this: do we care about freedom? Do we care
about responsibility and accountability? Do we care that our
government and media have been bought and paid for? Do we care that
average Americans are about to be looted in order to subsidize the
fattest of cats on Wall Street and in government? Do we care?

When the chips are down, will we stand up and fight, even if it means
standing up against every stripe of fashionable opinion in politics and
the media?
Times like these have a way of telling us what kind of a people we are,
and what kind of country we shall be.
In liberty,
Ron Paul

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Man of the house September 22, 2008

I am one lucky and blessed lady! Once in a life time  you have someone come along and enter your world and you find they somehow  make all the pieces of your puzzle fit. The pieces may be creased, and the edges might be bent but some how the pieces fit together like they are suppose to.

Today someone asked me how I got so lucky to have such a wonderful husband. I guess the answer just spilled out when I explained where my life had been, where it was when I met him and where I am today.  I wouldn’t exactly call it a Harlequin Romance novel. But, It is a true love story, it is OUR love story.

Now don’t get me wrong, life is not always PERFECT, but as I said the pieces fit together and work. I can’t explain how they do, they just DO. 

I have a lot of enery, I am always ready for the adventure. Some might call me moody or a bitch depending on who you are,  I have never met a stranger and feel that everyone at the grocery store is my friend. I cuss way to much and need to clean my mouth up, I am the most organized, unorganized person you will ever meet.  “The Man of the house” is my polar opposite, but I love him to the moon and back 3 times over. He is calm, cool, and collected on almost all occasions. He has a fun, quick witted, dry sense of humor. He is the most strong minded human on the planet ( the reason he was able to go through life without ever drinking or smoking) as well as smarter then anyone I have ever known. He has a will of steel but uses it wisly. He rarely cuss’s and when he does i laugh because it is funny.  He often does not have much to say but when he does it is either funny, right, or thought provoking. He butters my toast and calms my fears. He is quiet and mysterious, He is PERFECT and he is ALL mine!

I think I love “The man of the house” most because he has a gentle spirit and allows me to be who I am, insane and all.  He stands by my side,  not behind or in front of me.  Every girl should be so lucky!

“Wake up mom, the sun is shining” September 12, 2008

I have probably told this before but i must tell it again…. I remember when my youngest was little and not in school yet. Almost every morning he would wake up before me and run into my bed room. He would get straight up in my face and stare at me, then he would loudly, but sweetly say ” Wake up mom, the sun is shining” It is funny how just a few simple words out of his mouth could brighten my day the moment I woke up. It’s funny how on this rainy day I can remember those few simple words and the look on his sweet face and it has the power to brighten my day.

Oops…Look what I did!! September 11, 2008

So, I had to go buy some fabric today…I had to find “bridal white” satin… I thought ok, that shouldn’t take long or be to difficult. Well, let me just say it was not as easy as it seems.

After dropping the contents of my purse onto the floor twice, I proceeded to destroy the entire satin section in Jo-anns fabrics. The bolts of fabric we falling down like dominos. Let me remind you I was in the “white” bridal fabric area. Onebolt of fabric would fall, before i could catc it and replace it back on the display another would slip off…pretty soon i had fabric all over the T@$#%$#@ place.

Yes folks ….it was me, I admit it was me who made that horrible mess at Jo-anns that I am sure will take at least 2 hours to sort out before the fabric will again be presentable… Can you believe I never did find the right fabric!

After all that commotion, I high tailed it out of there before a store manager or clerk noticed what I had done. I zipped over to Hobby Lobby who had exactly what I needed. I purchased one yard and quickly left without touching anything… I swear!

If you should go to a wedding and see a bride with a big foot print on her handmade wedding dress, you will know she got her fabric at Jo-ann’s.
True story

p.s. I almost feel like I should send the ladies that work at Jo-ann fabrics a letter of apology.

Give permission September 4, 2008

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It’s not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Marianne Williamson

R.I.P Jay September 3, 2008

We were able to get away for the weekend to relax and unwind. We were invited up north with some friends to 80 acres of beautiful country! We loaded up all the 4 wheelers and headed out. The fishing was great and even though it was in the middle of the day we all caught fish. With 80 acres there was plenty of room to roam on the 4 wheelers.  The guys loaded up all the guns and did some target practice, while we visited. I am kicking myself that I did not get a picture of David jumping out of the tree stand/ play house.  He tried to get me to do it but i passed on it. The matts looked cushoned enough but i had more fun watching…

 

It was almost time to get things packed up and we got a call from our middle some, our neighbor down the road who everyone loves had claimed his own life the news this morning is still shocking. Everyone on the road loved Jay, and we are all finding it heart breaking and confusing why he would decide to end his life. Jay was still so young,he was always ready to jump in and help you with what ever you asked him to help with. He was always driving up and down the road, passing by in his little blue truck with his dog maddie in the passenger seat. If you bought fresh veggies, he was always there to help you sack up your goodies and share a smile and even a funny story. I never seen Jay in a BAD mood, I dont think he had many of those days. He usually always had a smile on his face and something nice to say.  I just can not belive he is GONE.  He was such a  part of our neighbor hood, he was like our neighborhood watch dog.  It will be sad not to see him around anymore. It bothers my heart to think of how he must have felt so hopeless and sad inside of himself to take his life. No one should ever feel that sad or hopeless. We never saw this comming,  yet, in America suicide happens all to frequent, approx 89 people a day commit suicide. That does not account for the attemps made that left a person with a injury.   Some of the early signs could be change in mood, diet and sleep patterns. You can check out more detailed information about prevention and coping with lose at  http://www.save.org/ 

The SAVE mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide.

  

In case of emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK

 At times like this we are reminded how life can be way to short to be angry and bitter. It remind us to hug our kids and loved ones and tell them how much we love them. It is a time to mend the things in our life that are broken and live life as if we only have today.  R.I.P Jay…you will be missed and someday we will see you again.

 Edited on September 22nd-

It has almost been one month ago that Jay claimed his life. I spent a great deal of time thinking about this tragedy… I had some trouble understanding it.  I do not think people do this to hurt others, usually it is not in their nature to hurt others. I think for some people, Jay included, it was simply the only thing that made sense to him when he did it.  It is the ONLY thing that I can wrap my head around to understand suicide.

 

 

Gut buster recipe From Rachel Ray September 3, 2008

After I watched the show I knew I had to try this recipe. It turned our excellent! This recipe makes a very large amount so you will have plenty of left overs to eat.  This is straight from her site. I used regualer smoked ham and cut into strips and the corkscrew pasta. This is a hearty meal that has become one of my favorites!

 

 Spinach and Hot Ham Fake-Baked Pasta with a Crispy Top

Recipe Courtesy of Rachel Ray of 30 Minute meals

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_tm/0,1976,FOOD_9997,00.html

 

Rachel Ray

 

1 pound cavatappi, corkscrew pasta with lines or, macaroni with line in any short cut
Salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole or 2 percent milk
1/2 pound sliced capocollo, hot ham, halve then slice into thin ribbons
1 box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and excess liquid squeezed out
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a few large handfuls, divided
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated, eyeball it
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a couple pinches
1 pound ball fresh mozzarella — buy a piece wrapped, not packed in water, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup plain or Italian bread crumbs
A generous handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

 

Preheat broiler.

Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the pasta, salt water and cook to al dente, with a bite.

While the water is coming up to a boil for the pasta, heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter. When butter melts into the oil, add onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes then dust the onions with flour and continue to cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Gently bring milk to a bubble, allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in the capocola, spinach and 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne and remove from the heat. Taste and add a little salt, if you like.

Combine the cooked pasta and the cubed mozzarella with the sauce, stir to coat completely by turning over and over. Transfer dressed pasta to a baking dish.

To make the breadcrumb topping, combine the breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of EVOO and the remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top to cover the pasta from edge to edge. Transfer the baking dish under the broiler and broil until golden brown and crispy. Garnish with chopped parsley. What a gut-buster!
Yum-o!